The Unwanteds Contributor(s): McMann, Lisa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442407689 ISBN-13: 9781442407688 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2011 Click for more in this series: Unwanteds (Numbered) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Dystopian |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2010043836 |
Age Level: 10-13 |
Grade Level: 5-8 |
Lexile Measure: 880(Not Available) |
Series: Unwanteds (Numbered) |
Physical Information: 1.32" H x 5.84" W x 8.46" L (1.04 lbs) 400 pages |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 6-8, 2014 Golden Sower Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2014 Maine Student Book Award, Second Place, Grades 4-8, 2013 Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Intermediate, 2015 Great Stone Face Book Award, Nominee, Grades 4-6, 2012 Beehive Awards, Nominee, Fiction, 2013 California Young Reader Medal, Winner, Intermediate, 2014 Mark Twain Readers Award, Winner, Grades 4-6, 2013 |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2011 Publishers Weekly 07/18/2011 School Library Journal 08/01/2011 pg. 111 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2011 Shelf Awareness 09/02/2011 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 77 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 146290 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A riveting middlegrade dystopian novel from New York Times bestselling Wake author Lisa McMann that Kirkus Reviews calls "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter." Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret--behind the mirage of the death farm there is instead a place called Artime. In Artime, each child is taught to cultivate their creative abilities and learn how to use them magically, weaving spells through paintbrushes and musical instruments. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it's a wondrous transformation. But it's a rare, unique occurence for twins to be separated between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron's bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artime that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate, magical battle. |
Contributor Bio(s): McMann, Lisa: - Lisa McMann lives in Sacramento, California. She is married to fellow writer and musician, Matt McMann, and they have two adult children. Her son is an artist named Kilian McMann and her daughter is an actor, Kennedy McMann. Lisa is the New York Times bestselling author of over two dozen books for young adults and children. So far she has written in genres including paranormal, realistic, dystopian, and fantasy. Some of her most well-known books are The Unwanteds series for middle grade readers and the Wake trilogy for young adults. Check out Lisa's website at LisaMcMann.com, learn more about The Unwanteds Series at UnwantedsSeries.com, and be sure to say hi on Instagram or Twitter (@Lisa_McMann), or Facebook (Facebook.com/McMannFan). |
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